A New Patient Beginning an Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Says, "I'm

question 9

Multiple Choice

A new patient beginning an alcohol rehabilitation program says, "I'm just a social drinker. I usually have one drink at lunch, two in the afternoon, wine at dinner, and a few drinks during the evening." Which responses by the nurse will be most therapeutic? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I see," and use interested silence.
• B) "I think you are drinking more than you report."
• C) "Social drinkers have one or two drinks, once or twice a week."
• D) "You describe drinking steadily throughout the day and evening."
• E) "Your comments show denial of the seriousness of your problem."

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Definitions:

Sexual Risk Taking

Behaviors that increase the likelihood of negative outcomes such as sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancies due to unprotected sex or multiple partners.

College Students

Individuals enrolled in a college or university program, typically aged between 18 and 24, but can vary widely.

Disinhibition

The phenomenon of activating behaviors that would normally be suppressed.

Verbal Abuse

The use of words to cause harm to a person's sense of self, often through insults, threats, or constant criticism.